Paul “Mel” Melvin Facey

Paul “Mel” Melvin Facey passed away on Sept. 28, 2012 at his home in McCloud.

Paul “Mel” Melvin Facey passed away on Sept. 28, 2012 at his home in McCloud. Mel was born on Jan. 27, 1926 in Etna to Paul and Stella Jean Facey.

He married his “Partner in Crime” Betty Salaun in Acampo, Calif. on Dec. 24, 1950. The two had originally met at a dance and the rest, as they say, is history.Mel was a planing mill supervisor and worked in other capacities for 59 years in the lumber industry at McCloud. He always loved horses and riding. He was an active member of the Squaw Valley Riding Club and was a past regional president of the California State Horseman’s Association. He was also a member of the American Legion.

He enjoyed fishing for striped bass, salmon and trout. He loved hunting, four wheeling, he enjoyed lawn care, using the tractor and plowing snow. Mel loved visiting and being with family and friends. Dancing was a favorite pastime. Camping and traveling with Betty was also a great joy in his life. He was a beloved husband with a great sense of humor. Mel also proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WW II.

Mel is survived by his wife Betty of McCloud; his sister Stella Bernice Jenson of Lodi; and many close nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews and great-great-nieces and -nephews. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Zena “Dee” Wright of McCloud; Zelda Pauline Mills of Lake Oswego, Ore.; Louella Facey of Etna; and his brother James Facey also of Etna.

No services will be held. There will be a celebration of life at Bob’s Ranch House in Etna on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 from noon-4 p.m. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.